Operations Manager (People Operations, US Startups)

About the role

Chore runs the back office for US startup founders, handling HR, payroll, finance and compliance end to end. The Operations Manager works directly with founders to project manage their most critical operational matters, alongside a Strategic Partner who owns the client relationship. The role covers people operations as well as finance, equity and compliance, and is remote-first with US business hours (Eastern or Pacific Time).

Key responsibilities

• Act as the point person for founders' operational needs, from coordinating tax filings and NDAs to advising on compensation and benchmarks.
• Solve back-office edge cases such as unusual filings, difficult regulators or silent vendors.
• Research and recommend tools and vendors suited to early-stage, often bootstrapped clients.
• Handle HR, payroll (W-2, 1099s), multi-state compliance, cap table and equity work (including 409a).

Required profile

• 2+ years of work experience, preferably interfacing with clients or external parties, owning outcomes.
• Nice to have: startup experience, HR, US payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, finance, compliance, cap table and equity work.
• Comfort with ClickUp, Slack, Notion and Google Suite; familiarity with Gusto, Rippling, Deel, QuickBooks, Xero and Carta is a plus.
• Ability to work US business hours remotely, with reliable internet, power backup and a quiet workspace.

What we offer

• Pay by market with quarterly bonuses of up to 30%: $14K USD per year for India and Nigeria/Africa, $20K USD per year for LATAM.
• Equity granted to all team members, with further grants based on performance and tenure.
• Up to $250/month WFH stipend and up to $50/month wellness stipend.
• Remote work with US business hours, and growth opportunities starting with a Chief of Staff partner.

To apply, record a short video answering two questions, submit the application form, then confirm by email with the subject "Full Name | Operations Manager | Country".